IRE31613 Signal Processing (Autumn 2017)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Course Leader:
- Per Thomas Huth
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Compulsory course in Bachelor of Engineering, Study Programme: Electronics - Digital Electronics.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the student has passed exams in the subjects: Control technology and microcontrollers, or equivalent.
Lecture Semester
5th semester (autumn).
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The student has
- basic knowledge of digital signal processing
Skills
The student can handle
- manual and computerized methods for analysis and synthesis of digital signaling systems
- the realization of signal processing algorithms when programming a digital signal processor
General competence
The student knows
- the use of digital signal processors and principles for programming signal processing algorithms
Content
The subject contains two main topics: Signal theory and realization of DSP algorithms.
Signal Theory:
- Differential equations
- Impulse response
- Convolution
- Frequency response (Fourier analysis)
- Z transformation
- Analysis and synthesis of digital filters (FIR, IIR)
- Digital Spectral Analysis (DFT, FFT)
- Analysis of time-continuous signals
- Filter Construction (FIR, IIR)
Realization of DSP algorithms:
- Characteristics of architecture and functionality for digital signal processors (DSP)
- Realization of signal processing algorithms using C Programming
- Practical exercises that include the use of a standard development platform
Forms of teaching and learning
The teaching is conducted as lectures, theoretical exercises and practical assignments in the laboratory.
Workload
300 hours
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- Minimum 3-5 approved laboratory exercises
- Minimum 4-5 approved assignments
Work requirements must be approved before the students can attend the exam.
Examination
4 hours written individual exam.
Permitted aids: Professional books from the syllabus. Approved calculator.
The letters A - F are given, where A is the best grade and F is not passed.
Literature
McClellan, J. H., Schafer, R., Yoder, M. (2016), DSP First, 2. Ed, Pearson
Miscellaneous material distributed or made available via electronic learning platform.